Biochemists and Biophysicists pay range in Charlotte
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $63,380 a year or less, while the top 10% make $135,680 or more. The middle half of biochemists and biophysicists in Charlotte earn between $80,800 and $109,080.
- $63K10th
- $81K25th
- $99KMedian
- $109K75th
- $136K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $101,370 | $8,448 | $48.74 |
| Median | $98,820 | $8,235 | $47.51 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $80,800 | $6,733 | $38.85 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $109,080 | $9,090 | $52.44 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Biochemists and Biophysicists pay in Charlotte vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Biochemists and biophysicists in Charlotte earn about the same as the North Carolina average ($102,050) and 22% less than the U.S. average ($129,840). At the median the gap is -22% against the U.S. median of $127,410.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | $101,370 | $98,820 | $63,380 | $135,680 | 50 |
| North Carolina | $102,050 | $82,220 | $62,850 | $160,940 | 570 |
| United States | $129,840 | $127,410 | $74,290 | $201,110 | 33,830 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Biochemists and Biophysicists salary after taxes in Charlotte
On the average salary of $101,370, a single filer in Charlotte takes home about $76,608 a year, or $6,384 a month and $2,946 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
The Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NC | $76,608 | $6,384 |
| Working in SC | $75,828 | $6,319 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Charlotte a good place for biochemists and biophysicists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Charlotte area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.3), so the average $101,370 buys what about $104,132 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Charlotte ($49,990). A typical home costs $390,321, or 3.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Biochemists and Biophysicists salary in other North Carolina cities
Charlotte ranks 2nd of 3 North Carolina metro areas for this job; Durham pays the most ($103,530).
All Biochemists and Biophysicists salaries in North Carolina
Highest-paying cities for biochemists and biophysicists
Jacksonville, FL pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($170,200).
- Jacksonville, FL$170,200
- San Francisco, CA$168,650
- Knoxville, TN$165,540
- Riverside, CA$160,890
- Dallas, TX$155,950
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Biochemists and Biophysicists salary in Charlotte: questions
How much do biochemists and biophysicists make an hour in Charlotte?
$48.74 an hour on average, and $47.51 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level biochemists and biophysicists salary in Charlotte?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $63,380 a year and the 25th percentile is $80,800, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the biochemists and biophysicists take-home pay in Charlotte?
About $76,608 a year ($6,384 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $101,370.
Do biochemists and biophysicists earn more in Charlotte than elsewhere?
The average here is 22% less than the U.S. average for this job ($129,840).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-1021; area Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC (16740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 22.5%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.17, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.17).
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